The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast
The editors of The Christian Science Monitor take you beyond the headlines with the ideas driving progress in this 15-minute news briefing. The Monitor Daily Podcast is available each Monday through Friday at 6 pm ET. For more information on the Daily or The Christian Science Monitor, visit csmonitor.com. Send your comments, suggestions or thoughts to podcast@csmonitor.com.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
It’s the ultimate in social distancing: Alone in a boat for 70 days on end. On Saturday, Jasmine Harrison became the youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic. She hopes to flip the narrative on the pandemic by inspiring people to focus on what is possible, not what isn’t. Also: today’s stories, including the possibility of a third party in American politics, far-right extremism in Germany, and how privilege can be used to fight injustice. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Denver had an idea: What if the city didn’t send police into situations for which they don’t have proper training? Sounds logical, right? Also: today’s stories, including putting people before politics in Venezuela, building international alliances on lasting values, and Baltimore’s controversial aerial surveillance program. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, February 22, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Acts of compassion continued to flow in Texas even when electricity, natural gas, and safe drinking water did not. Also, today’s stories: Biden’s high-wire act. French students turn to each other for support. Native Americans embrace ‘food sovereignty.’ Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Molly Jackson for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, February 19, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Alex Trebek dressed sharp. Now his clothes will carry on his legacy. His family and “Jeopardy!” have donated much of his work wardrobe to The Doe Fund, a group that helps formerly homeless and incarcerated men rebuild their lives. Also: today’s stories, including the power grid in Texas, Jordan’s approach to protecting the vulnerable from the virus, and how one man is working to bring change to his home village in Uganda. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, February 18, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
For millions of Texans, it’s been a week of unusual cold and darkness. It has also called forth the unquenchable warmth and enduring light of kindness and compassion. Also: today’s stories, including today’s Mars landing, challenges facing China’s Communist Party on its 100th birthday, and the 26 words that could define the future of social media. Join the Monitor's Ken Kaplan and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Organic life needs food. It needs light and heat. Or does it? Geologists were stunned to discover life at the bottom of a 2,900-foot-deep hole in the Antarctic ice shelf. Life has a way of surprising us. Also: today’s stories, including the resurgence of liberal Christianity, Colombia’s warm welcome to migrants, and an essay on taking a break from breaking news. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Infrastructure seems to matter only when it fails – as the people of Texas can attest today, in the face of power blackouts amid historic cold. From roads to school buildings to the energy grid, American infrastructure is overstretched. Why is this so hard to fix? Also: today’s stories, including a look at tech workers demanding a voice, the Kremlin’s laws around “foreign agents,” and the decline of the NRA. Join the Monitor’s Mark Sappenfield and Molly Jackson for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, February 12, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
“Nothing is ever really lost, or can be lost,” the poet Walt Whitman once wrote. Some headlines this week provided a ready reminder of that timeless observation. Also: today’s stories, including updates on the impeachment trial, why California’s pandemic response might lead to a recall, and how to keep faith that you’ll find love amid pandemic. Join the Monitor's Samantha Laine Perfas and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, February 11, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Henry Darby is famous for pulling all-nighters. The North Charleston High School principal stocks shelves at a South Carolina Walmart from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. three nights a week – finishing just in time for school. Also: today’s stories, including why China may not be cheering Myanmar’s military takeover, a look at the security of the Capitol, and why some child soldiers can find healing. Join the Monitor's Yvonne Zipp and Noah Robertson for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In the United Arab Emirates, “seeing red” has taken on new meaning. Throughout the small Arab kingdom Tuesday night, buildings were lit up with a crimson glow signaling their latest achievement. Also: today’s stories, including how veterans are fighting extremism, a look at the difficulty of voting in America, and why India outlawed bonded labor. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
